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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

HOW MANY YEARS DID IT TAKE TO FORM THE GRAND CANYON?

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Grand Canyon National ParkSunset looking east from Yaki Point - S Rim
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Grand Canyon National Park
A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

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2011 Trip Planner & Backcountry Info (2 MB PDF File)

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South Rim Spring Mar. 1 - May 27 (3.24 MB PDF File)

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Park Management Information
Changes in Firearm Laws (2010)
 
Grand Canyon Outside the Park
Outside of Grand Canyon National Park
These places are outside of the National Park.

Learn more about:
the Skywalk and Hualapai Reservation
the Havasupai Reservation and Waterfalls
the Kaibab National Forest
the Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park
 
 
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Grand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
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Visitor Information
(928) 638-7888
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(928) 638-7797
Climate
SUMMER temperatures on the South Rim are relatively pleasant.  North Rim temperatures are a few degrees cooler due to the higher elevation. Inner canyon temperatures are extreme.  Daytime highs at the river often exceed 105°F.  Thunderstorms frequently occur during July, August, and early September. 

WINTER conditions on the South Rim can be extreme.  The road into the North Rim is closed from the first heavy snow in November or early December to mid-May. 

SPRING and FALL. Come prepared for a variety of conditions. Pleasant weather can change to rain or cold.  
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GRAND CANYON'S DESERT VIEW WATCHTOWER
Did You Know?
Building a structure that provides the widest possible view of the Grand Canyon yet harmonizes with its setting was architect Mary Colter's goal when the Santa Fe Railroad hired her in 1930 to design a gift shop and rest area at Desert View Point. The Watchtower opened in May of 1933.
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Last Updated: March 23, 2011 at 14:11 MST

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